Two fatal car accidents that occurred last Sunday claimed the lives of a mother and son just a few hours apart. The 22 year-old man was killed in a wreck while he was on his way to see his mother at the hospital.

According to authorities, the 45 year-old woman was found lying in the street, a victim of a fatal hit-and-run. Her son, oblivious to the severity of her accident, was being driven to the hospital when the driver of the car he was in crashed into a utility pole.

Police believe the driver was under the influence and traveling at excessive speeds. He was arrested at the scene.